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  • Be a mediator, symbol of Yoruba pride – Tinubu Tells Alaafin

    Be a mediator, symbol of Yoruba pride – Tinubu Tells Alaafin

    By Iyabo Adebisi President Bola Tinubu has tasked the  Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade to play a mediatory role in conflicts and various communal disputes, most importantly, as a symbol of Yoruba resilience, wisdom, and pride. He stated this while speaking at the coronation ceremony of the new Alaafin, held at the Olivet Baptist High…

  • Oyo Crowns 46th Alaafin on Saturday

    The coronation of Oba Akeem Owoade comes up tomorrow, 5th of April, having completed the 21-day traditional rites known as Oro Ipebi last Saturday, 29th of March, 2025. According to a statement by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Mr Bode Durojaiye, the coronation ceremony will take place at Oliveth Baptist High…

  • Breaking: New Era for Oyo Kingdom as Owoade Emerges Alaafin Designate

    By Taiwo Akinola After almost three years of waiting for another monarch, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has finally approved the installation of a new Alaafin of Oyo. He is Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, explained that Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade was selected…

  • Clerics, Monarchs, Others Hail Alaafin @8th Day Fidau

    The 8th Day Inter-religious prayers for the departed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III could be likened to a day of tributes as religious and traditional leaders eulogised the impactful life of the monarch. Leading Fidau prayers for the monarch, the Chief Imam of Oyo, Sheikh Mashood Ajokidero pointed out that Oba Adeyemi…

  • Alaafin: Oyo Government Pays Condolence Visit to Family

    Oyo State government has paid a condolence visit to the palace of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi to commiserate with the family and people of Oyo town over the demise of the late monarch who passed on in the early hours of Saturday.  Oyo State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters,…

  • Photos of Beautiful Wives of Late Alaafin Adeyemi

    Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, one of the most respected Yoruba monarchs has passed on to join his ancestors. The respected monarch, while alive had a good taste for women left behind elegant wives, some of them are beautiful and younger. Recently, some Alaafin’s pictures with seven of his beautiful, fair-skinned, younger wives went…

  • Alaafin: We have lost a royal Institution – Makinde

    Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared that the death of the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, is a huge loss to the state, Nigeria and the Yoruba race.The governor, who described Oba Adeyemi’s death as a personal loss to him, noted that he was an ever-supportive royal…

  • Oba Lamidi Adeyemi was a patriotic, people-loving monarch – Obasanjo

    Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi as a symbol of a nation’s epic struggle for self-discovery and self-actualisation. Chief Obasanjo in a condolence to the Oyo State governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde which was made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, stated that the late highly revered monarch…

  • Breaking: Alaafin of Oyo Joins Ancestors

    There are indications that Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi might have joined his ancestors Source has it that Alaafin Adeyemi, the third from the Alowodu Ruling House, died in the late hours of Friday at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti. The remains of the top Yoruba traditional ruler were brought to Oyo in…

  • Oyo Governor Reads Riot Act to Land-Grabbers

    Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has warned that his administration would not tolerate activities of land-grabbers and illegal miners intending to stir up unfavourable security situations in the state.  The governor gave the warning during a consultative meeting with critical stakeholders on security held at the State Secretariat in Ibadan. He emphasized that his…

  • Let’s ensure the preservation of Yoruba Culture – Prof. Osinbajo

    Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has called for the preservation of the country’s cultural heritage. Professor Osinbajo said this at the launch of Yoruba World Centre in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.  Our correspondent reports that the event which was held at the University of Ibadan was attended by eminent sons and daughters of Yorubaland. At the launch of…

  • Alaafin, Chiefs, Archbishop Ladigbolu, Visit Abolongo Custodial Centre

    As a result of the prison break that occurred on Friday night, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has paid an unscheduled visit to the prison. The monarch in the company of his chiefs and some community leaders arrived at the prison at exactly 10 minutes to 10:00. The monarch after inspecting the damaged area urged the government…

  • Lekan Salami Stadium unveiling: Alaafin, Olubadan not stopped from entering – Oyo Govt

    The Government of Oyo State, on Thursday, explained that two first class monarchs, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, were not stopped from entering the Lekan Salami Stadium Complex during the unveiling of its main bowl on Wednesday. The government,…

  • I will support any agenda towards the unity of Yorubas – Makinde

    Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says his government will support any agenda geared towards promoting unity and regional integration among the Yorubas across the world to enrich culture and expand the economy.  He gave the assurance when he received a delegation of Yoruba paramount ruler from Benin republic, and the Onimeko of Imekoland, led by…

  • Alaafin Flags off Free Medical Treatment in Oyo

    In line with his belief that health is wealth, but essentially to mark his 82nd birthday anniversary, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has flagged off a three-day free medical treatment programme for people of the ancient town. The programme, which is being coordinated by an NGO from the northern part of the country,…

  • I bear no grudge against Gov. Makinde over location of Police mobile force – Alaafin

    The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi has said that he bears no grudge against the governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde over the location of the Police Mobile Force, Ago-Are in Oke Ogun axis of the state. Oba Adeyemi, who stated this while receiving the governor on a courtesy visit after the commissioning of the…